Dental Bacteria Generally Not Tied to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Only two of nineteen periodontal antibodies associated with rheumatoid factor
U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States
Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT
Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing
New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress
Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
Meditation Recommended for Helping Attendings ‘Attend’
Expert says meditation should be practiced every day and can help address burnout
CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine
Vaccination protects both workers and patients
Capping Copays Will Raise Premiums, Up Drug Prices
Capping likely to benefit about 1 percent of all Americans who take any prescription drug per year
Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals
But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Long-Term Tx Adherence Low in Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis
Internet-based reporting intervention improves adherence to treatment with topical fluocinonide
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests